Kent District Library

05/29/2026

It's okay to put it down. Don't waste time on books you don't want to finish.

05/27/2026

Have you read The Names by Florence Knapp? What were your thoughts?

Staff Picks | The Names
"This book was unlike anything I have read before. It explores the different possibilities of a person's life and how one decision can impact everything. This story is full of love, pain, hope, heartbreak, and depth. I absolutely loved it. (*content warning: domestic abuse*)"
-Sarah

Place a hold or check it out here: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1194561

05/27/2026

Stop into a branch for a new Kaleidoscope magazine, visit our website or download a copy from Libby. There are no wrong ways (or speeds) to browse the library's magazine.

05/26/2026

6% of people obviously haven't been to the library in a while.

05/25/2026

All KDL locations will be closed today in honor of Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

When our East Grand Rapids Branch opens after the holiday, be sure to wander downstairs and admire the new mural by Rhiannan Sibbald Studio which was officially revealed on Thursday, May 21.

05/23/2026

While all of the general admission tickets for the On the Same Page Author Event with Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance are gone, we've reserved a special section of seats for a limited number of interested Vietnam veteran nurses to attend.

If you are interested in attending and served as a nurse in Vietnam or during the Vietnam War, please email us at [email protected] for further information. We will reply after the holiday.

Thank you for your service!

05/23/2026

Reminder: All KDL locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Our Summer Wonder Planning Committee works hard to pack prize books for our branches. Is anyone excited about getting a prize this summer?

05/21/2026

We are SOLD OUT AGAIN. Be sure to join the waiting list for a chance to get tickets.

Special thanks to our title sponsor, The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation for their support with this program.